Decision finally reached
Blacks added to squad
By SARAH DALE
and JOE CHILDS Kansan Staff Writers
After seven hours and ten minutes of deliberation, a decision was reached yesterday in a closed meeting, to add three black women to the 1969-70 pom-pon squad-two regulars and one alternate.
William M. Balfour, dean of student affairs, organized yesterday's meeting after talking with the Black Student Union (BSU) Monday.
A 12-member committee appointed by the Chancellor's office arrived at the decision because they were in total agreement that black women should be added to the pom-pon squad, said Miss Emily Taylor, dean of women and chairman of the committee.
The committee also announced the selection of the three women will be made through judging at a competition, the date and details will be announced after spring vacation.
At the Monday meeting the BSU requested the squad be expanded and gave Balfour a 24 hour ultimatum.
Tuesday, Clarence Reynolds, president of the BSU, addressed a gathering of 60 to 70 blacks in
the Strong Hall rotunda. At that time, he announced the creation of an all-black pom-pon squad as an alternative answer to the original request that the squad be expanded.
A delegation, headed by Reynolds, walked out of yesterday's meeting after an hour and a half. Reynolds said, "Everybody was an observer. We didn't even know what was going on."
Adrian Clark, executive adviser for the group, said, "We walked out because we couldn't comprehend anything the others at the meeting were talking about. Everyone said they were either not involved, or were observers."
After Reynolds was informed of the committee's decision he told reporters: "We intend to keep our own black squad. We hope they can find the black girls to try-out." He withheld further comments.
Tryouts were held last weekend for the all-black pom-pon squad. Nine girls, who will be financed, dressed and supported by the BSU, were chosen.
"There is really only one University pom-pon squad," Miss Taylor said, "It is entirely up to the BSU if they keep their own squad."
79th Year, No.104 The University of Kansas—Lawrence, Kansas Thursday, March 27, 1969
Ike still ailing
WASHINGTON (UPI) — Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remained in "critical" condition at Walter Reed Army Medical Center yesterday while doctors worked to
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"slept comfortably through most of the night" and continued to enjoy brief visits by members of his family.
reverse the heart ailment that threatens his life.
The physicians noted the general's "inherent stamina" in recovering from major illnesses in the past.
In a brief mid-morning medical bulletin, the doctors said that "evidences of congestive heart failure persist despite the fact that all appropriate therapeutic measures are being utilized."
The inability of Eisenhower's heart to pump enough blood to give his body an adequate oxygen supply was discovered March 15. Since then, his doctors at Walter Reed apparently have been unable to reverse the condition.
In written replies to questions submitted in advance by newsmen, the doctors said it was "uncertain" how long a patient n Eisenhower's condition could be expected to endure severe congestive heart failure.
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Harriman to speak in Mo.
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Averell Harriman will speak at the Harry S. Truman Library Saturday following the annual meeting of the Truman Library Institute, it was announced yesterday.
Dr. Philip C. Brooks, library director, said Harriman, from his experience in the foreign affairs of four presidential administrations "is qualified to speak, especially on the Korean problems of President Truman and the current situation in Vietnam."
Nine tried for protesting
FORT JACKSON, S.C. - Nine soldiers will be given court martials for their part in a Vietnam war protest meeting held at this army training center last week.
Army officials said yesterday the nine, all members of a group known as "GI's United Against the War in Vietnam," participated in an "incident" last Thursday night. GI's United called it the "largest and most successful meeting to date."
Session to end early
TOPEKA - Leaders in the Kansas Legislature hope to wind up the 1969 session by April 11.
The president pro-tem of the senate, Sen. Glee S. Smith, R-Larned, and the speaker of the House, Rep. Calvin A. Strowig, R-Abilene, said they felt the work is progressing smoothly.
They said they think the 90-day session can be concluded by April 11-12 although the 90 calendar days do not really run out until April 13.
Pueblo honors Bucher
PUEBLO, Colo. — Navy Cmdr. Lloyd Bucher, captain of the U.S. ship seized last year by the North Koreans, received a hero's welcome yesterday from the southern Colorado city for which his vessel was named.
Pueblo officials named yesterday "Commander Bucher Day" and planned to honor the naval officer with a parade through this city of some 200,000.
The Easter Bunny waves good-bye to Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe as Mrs. Donna Shavlik, assistant to
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the Dean of Women leads the furry visitor down the corridor to visit her colleagues. Explaining that even
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he will be celebrating spring break, the Easter Bunny made his annual visit to KU early this year.